Poetry. Native American Studies. "Whether slyly identifying irony as a white man's invention, or deftly moving from prose-like multilayered narratives to formal poetry and song structures, this fifth collection from poet, novelist, and screenwriter Alexie demonstrates many of his skills. Most prominent perhaps is his ability to handle multiple perspectives and complex psychological subject matter with a humor that feeds readability: 'Successful non-Indian writers are viewed as well-informed about Indian life. Successful mixed-blood writers are viewed as wonderful translators of Indian life. Successful Indian writers are viewed as traditional storytellers of Indian life.' Poems such as the title one, a haunting chant for lost family, and 'The Theology of Cockroaches,' do some vivid scene setting: '...never/woke to a wall filled with cockroaches/spelling out my name, never/stepped into a dark room and heard/the cockroaches baying at the moon.' At times Alexie allows his language, within the lineated poems almost exclusively, to slacken into cliché. The opening, multipart prose piece 'The Unauthorized Biography of Me' is arguably the strongest in the book, juxtaposing roughly chronological anecdotes with 'An Incomplete List of People I Wish Were Indian' and the formula 'Poetry = anger x imagination.' Other poems tell of 'Migration, 1902' and 'Sex in Motel Rooms'; describe 'How It Happens' and 'Second Grief'; and develop 'The Anatomy of Mushrooms.' Alexie's latest is as powerful and challenging as his previous excellent books, and should only add readers to his ever-widening audience"— Publishers Weekly.

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About the Author:

Sherman Alexie's poems, fiction, essays and films have won him an international following since his first book, THE BUSINESS OF FANCYDANCING, was published in 1992. SMOKE SIGNALS, the film he adapted from one of his short stories and co-produced, enlarged his audience still further. Alexie's awards include the Stranger Genius Award in Literature, the Boston Globe-Horn Book Awards for Excellence in Children's Literature in Fiction, and the National Book Award for Young People's Literature as well as honors and awards from the National Endowment for the Arts, the Lila Wallace Reader's Digest Foundation, and a citation as "One of 20 Best American Novelists Under the Age of 40" from Granta magazine. An enrolled Spokane/Coeur d'Alene Indian, Alexie lives in Seattle with his wife and sons.

Book Description Hanging Loose Press,U.S., United States, 2000. Paperback. Book Condition: New. 223 x 147 mm. Language: English Brand New Book. Poetry. Native American Studies. quot;Whether slyly identifying irony as a white man s invention, or deftly moving from prose-like multilayered narratives to formal poetry and song structures, this fifth collection from poet, novelist, and screenwriter Alexie demonstrates many of his skills. Most prominent perhaps is his ability to handle multiple perspectives and complex psychological subject matter with a humor that feeds readability: Successful non-Indian writers are viewed as well-informed about Indian life. Successful mixed-blood writers are viewed as wonderful translators of Indian life. Successful Indian writers are viewed as traditional storytellers of Indian life. Poems such as the title one, a haunting chant for lost family, and The Theology of Cockroaches, do some vivid scene setting: .never/woke to a wall filled with cockroaches/spelling out my name, never/stepped into a dark room and heard/the cockroaches baying at the moon. At times Alexie allows his language, within the lineated poems almost exclusively, to slacken into cliché. The opening, multipart prose piece The Unauthorized Biography of Me is arguably the strongest in the book, juxtaposing roughly chronological anecdotes with An Incomplete List of People I Wish Were Indian and the formula Poetry = anger x imagination. Other poems tell of Migration, 1902 and Sex in Motel Rooms ; describe How It Happens and Second Grief ; and develop The Anatomy of Mushrooms. Alexie s latest is as powerful and challenging as his previous excellent books, and should only add readers to his ever-widening audiencequot;—Publishers Weekly. Bookseller Inventory # AAS9781882413768

Book Description Hanging Loose Press,U.S., United States, 2000. Paperback. Book Condition: New. 223 x 147 mm. Language: English Brand New Book. Poetry. Native American Studies. quot;Whether slyly identifying irony as a white man s invention, or deftly moving from prose-like multilayered narratives to formal poetry and song structures, this fifth collection from poet, novelist, and screenwriter Alexie demonstrates many of his skills. Most prominent perhaps is his ability to handle multiple perspectives and complex psychological subject matter with a humor that feeds readability: Successful non-Indian writers are viewed as well-informed about Indian life. Successful mixed-blood writers are viewed as wonderful translators of Indian life. Successful Indian writers are viewed as traditional storytellers of Indian life. Poems such as the title one, a haunting chant for lost family, and The Theology of Cockroaches, do some vivid scene setting: .never/woke to a wall filled with cockroaches/spelling out my name, never/stepped into a dark room and heard/the cockroaches baying at the moon. At times Alexie allows his language, within the lineated poems almost exclusively, to slacken into cliché. The opening, multipart prose piece The Unauthorized Biography of Me is arguably the strongest in the book, juxtaposing roughly chronological anecdotes with An Incomplete List of People I Wish Were Indian and the formula Poetry = anger x imagination. Other poems tell of Migration, 1902 and Sex in Motel Rooms ; describe How It Happens and Second Grief ; and develop The Anatomy of Mushrooms. Alexie s latest is as powerful and challenging as his previous excellent books, and should only add readers to his ever-widening audiencequot;—Publishers Weekly. Bookseller Inventory # AAS9781882413768

Book Description Hanging Loose Pr, 2000. Paperback. Book Condition: New. 15.24 x 22.86 cm. Presents a collection of poetry and prose reflecting on contemporary Native American life. Our orders are sent from our warehouse locally or directly from our international distributors to allow us to offer you the best possible price and delivery time. Book. Bookseller Inventory # MM-20054976

Book Description 2000. Paperback. Book Condition: New. 13mm x 19mm x 224mm. Paperback. Poetry. Native American Studies. Sherman Alexie's poems, fiction, and essays have won him an international following since his first book, THE BUSINESS OF FANCYDANCING, was published to great a.Shipping may be from our UK, US or Australian warehouse depending on stock availability. 0.159. Bookseller Inventory # 9781882413768

Book Description 2000. Paperback. Book Condition: New. 13mm x 19mm x 224mm. Paperback. Poetry. Native American Studies. Sherman Alexie's poems, fiction, and essays have won him an international following since his first book, THE BUSINESS OF FANCYDANCING, w.Shipping may be from our Sydney, NSW warehouse or from our UK or US warehouse, depending on stock availability. 0.159. Bookseller Inventory # 9781882413768